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How to submit a support ticket

The quickest and easiest way to raise a support request with Blackwood IT is directly from your computer using the Blackwood IT icon in your system tray.

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Blackwood ITManaged IT Support Β· Wolverhampton
Updated June 2026
Applies to: Blackwood ITWindows 10Windows 11Managed IT Support
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This method is designed to be quicker, easier, and more reliable than email. Your request goes straight to our support desk the moment you click Send.

1

Find the Blackwood IT icon in your system tray

Look in the bottom-right corner of your taskbar for the Blackwood IT icon. You may need to click the small arrow (^) to expand the hidden icons area.

Blackwood IT icon in the Windows system tray
2

Select "Help Request / New Ticket"

Right-click or click the icon to open the menu. Select Help Request / New Ticket from the options shown.

Blackwood IT system tray menu showing Help Request option
3

Fill in the details of your request

A form will appear. Fill in the Subject and Body fields describing your issue as clearly as you can. You can also attach screenshots using the Images field, and enter your contact details if they are not already saved.

Blackwood IT support request form
4

Click Send

Click the Send button. Your request will go straight to our support desk and one of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.

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That's it β€” your ticket is with us

We'll pick it up and get back to you as soon as we can during working hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, excluding bank holidays). If you have any questions about using this method, feel free to get in touch.

Prefer to call?

You can also raise a support ticket by calling us on 01902 711 777 and selecting Option 2 for support.

Frequently asked questions

How do I submit a support ticket to Blackwood IT? +

The quickest way is via the Blackwood IT icon in your Windows system tray. Right-click the icon, select Help Request / New Ticket, fill in your issue details and click Send. You can also call 01902 711 777 or email hello@blackwoodit.co.uk.

Where is the Blackwood IT icon on my computer? +

The Blackwood IT icon sits in the system tray in the bottom-right corner of your Windows taskbar. If you cannot see it, click the small upward arrow (^) to expand the hidden icons area.

What information should I include in a support ticket? +

Include a clear Subject line describing the issue and a Body explaining what is happening, when it started, and what you have already tried. Attaching a screenshot of any error messages is extremely helpful and speeds up resolution.

How quickly will Blackwood IT respond to my support ticket? +

Blackwood IT provides remote support within 2 working hours of a ticket being received during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). Onsite support is available within 4 working hours depending on location.